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Maple Mountain Retreat! Views, Arcade Rm, Theater, Hot tub

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A room with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and leather chairs.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a rustic wooden bench.
A cozy log cabin interior with leather furniture, a fireplace, and large windows.
A patio area with a fire pit, wooden benches, and a small pond.
A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, a desk, a television, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Grandfather Mountain State Park
4 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Maple Mountain Retreat! Views, Arcade Rm, Theater, Hot tub

A place for fun, family bonding, and friends reuniting!

Our craftsman style cabin home is one of a kind with its location, mountain views, outdoor grill, hot tub, chef grade appliances, game room, theater, wrap around porch, custom woodworking throughout, and newly updated beds!

You will be staying only 10 minutes from Sugar Mountain, 25 minutes to Beech Mountain (skiing, snow tubing, etc.), minutes to hiking trails, 15 minutes to downtown Boone or App State University!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We offer a pack-n-play. Please request prior.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Keep in mind quiet hours are 10pm-8am
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number Protect All Children
Property # 2818411vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 32
Note from host: Keep in mind quiet hours are 10pm-8am
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Appalachian State University - 18 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 20 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Dog Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maple Mountain Retreat! Views, Arcade Rm, Theater, Hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Maple Mountain Retreat! Views, Arcade Rm, Theater, Hot tub?

As of 6 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maple Mountain Retreat! Views, Arcade Rm, Theater, Hot tub on 19 Oct 2026 start from £992, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Maple Mountain Retreat! Views, Arcade Rm, Theater, Hot tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Maple Mountain Retreat! Views, Arcade Rm, Theater, Hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maple Mountain Retreat! Views, Arcade Rm, Theater, Hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maple Mountain Retreat! Views, Arcade Rm, Theater, Hot tub located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Watauga River and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. Grandfather Mountain State Park and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room for my family of 8.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice big house with plenty of space and things to do for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain View

Nice place close to a lot to f different things to do. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home & Great Stay

We loved our stay! The home is family-friendly and there were several detailed touches that made it feel warm and inviting. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family time

Located very close to some winter attractions and only about 20 min from Boone.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful comfortable house

This house provided a nice place for 3 generations to all have fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place

The cabin was absolutely gorgeous with breathtaking views. Our family had an amazing time and the kids thoroughly enjoyed the movie room and the arcade. We will definitely plan another vacation here again. The owners were awesome to work with as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendsgiving

This is a trip we take every year for our entire friends group to get together. This house was perfect for that get together and we have already discussed booking for next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home.

Wonderfull views, Beautiful home inside amd out. The home was well equipped for our family of 16. Lots of parking for everyone and close to everything. The owner answered and questions we had very quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Micro-Wedding

The home was the perfect place for the vision we had for our wedding. We wanted a house where our friends could stay comfortably, we could have a small ceremony, and reception. The home was beautiful and our families can’t stop talking about the views! The hosts were so responsive and friendly. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home with awesome amenities

Our week stay was such a great week. The house was so large, beds comfortable, lots of TVs along with movie theatre room, pool table and arcades. The owners furnished lots of extras…. Soaps, cleaning products, etc The linens were plush and plenty of them. Perfect convenient location in a private setting and everyone loved it. I would highly recommend to other families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion & Birthday party

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here with extended family that had not been together in 3-5 years. We stayed for five nights and had a blast. The house was very comfortable for 14 people and we hosted an outdoor birthday party with another 14 people. We were disappointed to have to clean the outdoor grill & kitchen, the hot tub & the waterfall but all was taken care of within 24 hours of our 5 night stay. The owner communicated well, fixed the problem quickly and was apologetic. THANK YOU!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2023
Thank you, Amanda. I was happy to be able to get things fixed for you! We appreciate the feedback and hope you will come back to visit us again. Cassie RYSE Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five star stay!

We had the absolute best stay at Maple Mountain Retreat. To start off the drive to the home was absolutely beautiful. The house is tucked away so you feel off the map but close enough to grab those last minute necessary items. From the moment our families arrived at the house we were in awe. The house was beautifully decorated for the cabin feel you search for when staying in the mountains. On the main floor there was plenty of space to give the parents and kids room to spread out and enjoy. When you venture down to the lower floor you are completely taken back by the most incredible kid space designed. We couldn't believe all of the fun things in the arcade room, the pictures truly did not do it any justice. The room is large enough for your family to all enjoy a fun game and have a competition in the money machine. On the opposite side there was the theater room which was perfect to watch football and movies for the kids. Each bedroom held plenty of space for you to not feel on top of one another while at the house. The outdoor area was perfect to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning while sitting on the porch and the hot tub was also an added bonus since it was chilly during our stay. If you are looking for a fun time, a house that accommodates many people/families look no further this house truly had it all. Thank you Katherine for making our annual friend/family trip and unforgettable one. We can't wait to come back and visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
Sarah, we cannot thank you enough for this incredible review. We really hope to host you all again! Guests like you are why we do what we do! Thank you for loving our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Katherine Young

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Why they chose this property

Maple Mountain Retreat was built by a local premier wood craftsman. It is truly a beautiful, peaceful, and one of a kind escape!

This home offers a hot tub, home theater, chef grade kitchen, outdoor kitchen/grill, dining table that can sit 16, arcade room, pool table, shuffle board table, foosball, small indoor mini-golf putting green, master suite with a custom teakwood soaking tub and private porch, mountain views from the back porch, wood firepit (we provide the firewood), waterfall, and a gas fireplace in the main living room where you will be able to cozy up on the large leather sectional.

I also have added a guest guidebook to the listing so that you can know what all to do outside of the Maple Mountain Retreat! There are so many options beyond what I listed, so make sure to ask me if there is something specific you had in mind!

When you arrive, there is enough parking for more than 6 vehicles. There is also a carport spot big enough for 1 small vehicle or motorcycle. The exterior has a waterfall, firepit, grill, hot tub, large porch, and a lot of seating. The main level has the main kitchen, master bedroom (with attached large bathroom), half bathroom off of main living room, laundry room, and access to all outdoor amenities. The basement offers 1 bedroom with 2 bunk beds (4 twin beds) with a half bath connected to that bedroom, the bar, a full bathroom, theater, pool table, shuffle board, and arcade room, as well as access to the exterior. The top level of the home offers 3 bedrooms and a sofa in the loft area that can convert to a queen bed. There are plenty of bathrooms on the 3rd level for everyone to be comfortable.

We look forward to hosting you! Please message me with any questions. We will consider allowing you to have your dog if you would message me details, we can figure that out together. We also offer a pack-n-play and highchair if you request it prior to your arrival. Thank you!

What makes this property unique

SNOW ACCESS:
Hwy 105 and Aldridge Road are county-plowed roads

CLEANING FEE INCLUDES:
- Fresh linens on all beds and in all bathrooms
- Toiletries, enough to get you started on your stay
- Hot tub sterilizing and heating for each guest stay
- Departure-based trash service for each guest stay
- Laundry and dish soap

Guest fees include full cleaning, sanitizing, heating, and routine maintenance/chemical check of the hot tub. Non-routine cleaning or maintenance needed due to guest misuse (e.g. alcohol spills or "accidents") will be charged against the security deposit. If you let us know about a spill, accident, etc., so that our staff can be ready to take care of it, we will deduct 10% from the security deposit charge as a thank you for your honesty.
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